Title
Authorization to Apply for Local Judicial Collection Enhancement Fund Grant Funding to Purchase Computer Hardware (Ordinance S-52350) - Citywide
Description
Request authorization for the Phoenix Municipal Court to apply for grant funding in an amount not to exceed $15,000 from the Arizona Supreme Court-administered Judicial Collection Enhancement Fund (JCEF) to purchase computer hardware. Further request authorization for the City Treasurer to accept, and for the City Controller to disburse, all funds related to this item.
Report
Summary
Phoenix Municipal Court will use these funds to purchase laptops and related hardware. The purchase of additional hardware will help the Court to support expanded business needs, ensure the reliability of the Court's business systems, and minimize potential hardware failure.
Financial Impact
Funds will be made available in the Phoenix Municipal Court's local JCEF account. The Phoenix Municipal Court must submit a funding plan and application to the Arizona Supreme Court Administrative Office of the Courts to secure approval for utilization of JCEF funds pursuant to Arizona Revised Statutes Section 12-113. No General Fund dollars will be used.
Department
Responsible Department
The item is recommended by Chief Presiding Judge B. Don Taylor III and Deputy City Manager Gina Montes.